> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-lee-abbott · updated 2026-11-03

# Mary Lee Abbott (1921–2019)

## What is Mary Lee Abbott’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Mary Lee Abbott at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,525–$3,100, n=14). The auction record is $7,040 for Drawing, oil stick, chalk and gouache on paper (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drawing, oil stick, chalk and gouache on paper, 1998 | Oil stick, chalk, and gouache on paper | $7,040 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil stick, chalk, and gouache on paper) | Oil stick, chalk, and gouache on paper | $4,864 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Mary Abbott Mixed Media AbEx Drawing | Pastel and oil on paper | $3,400 | Revere Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Mary Abbott Mixed Media Collage | Mixed media collage on paper | $3,200 | Revere Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Green Abstract Watercolor | Watercolor painting | $2,800 | Revere Auctions | May 2025 |
| 6 | Mary Abbott Pastel on Paper AbEx Drawing | Pastel on paper | $2,100 | Revere Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Abstract | Ink wash on paper | $2,000 | Revere Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Mary Abbott Abstract Expressionist Painting | Acrylic on canvas | $2,000 | Revere Auctions | May 2025 |
| 9 | Small Abstract Watercolor | Watercolor painting | $1,700 | Revere Auctions | May 2025 |
| 10 | Danu 1 and Danu 2, 2002 | Watercolor paintings | $1,600 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,200 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,600 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Lee Abbott is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $3,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Lee Abbott sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Lee Abbott work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Lee Abbott work is $3,400.

The median Mary Lee Abbott painting sells for $2,400 across 12 lots.

The median Mary Lee Abbott work on paper sells for $2,000 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,400† | $10,000† | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,000† | $11,000† | — | 2026-09-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,575–$5,298† | $2,400† | $10,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $875–$2,075† | $1,550† | $3,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Mary Lee Abbott worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Lee Abbott work is $3,400. The median Mary Lee Abbott painting sells for $2,400 across 12 lots. The median Mary Lee Abbott work on paper sells for $2,000 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Mary Lee Abbott painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Lee Abbott painting is $2,400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Lee Abbott's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Lee Abbott painting is $10,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Mary Lee Abbott painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Lee Abbott painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Lee Abbott's auction record?

Mary Lee Abbott's auction record is $11,000, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.